Honda launches e:Progress connected EV charger and tariff

Honda has launched a new connected charging service that allows electric vehicle (EV) drivers to save money by charging their car at the cheapest time.

The e:Progess charging service combines a connected home charger with a dynamic energy tariff from Octopus Energy.

Honda says that users coud save up to £475 per year compared to a standard tariff.

The charger uses software developed by Moixa, which sets a charging schedule to ensure the car is always adequately charged when it’s needed based on the requirements of the owner, while optimising the use of low-price clean energy. Customers can change their charging requirements at any time through the e:Progress app.

Electricity is provided by Octopus Energy, with its UK-first dynamic tariff, Agile Octopus, a combined tariff for both the EV and home which allows customers access to lower prices during renewable-heavy, off-peak periods.

Moixa’s software selects the most cost-effective times to charge the car based on the tariff, which changes price as often as every 30 minutes in response to fluctuations in wholesale energy prices.

Jørgen Pluym, general manager of Honda’s Energy Solutions division, said: “Introducing e:Progress to the market is a significant statement of Honda’s ambition in the provision of energy solutions as part of the continued move towards electrification and the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

“This unique and innovative service, our first energy solution for Europe, gives Honda e customers a highly-advanced intelligent charging solution offering considerable cost savings, while our partner Octopus Energy guarantees that 100% of its electricity comes from renewable sources.”

Offered exclusively to Honda e customers, e:Progress is available in the UK now.